Navigating inside a big-box retailer or even a mall can be daunting even for regular customers. Point Inside thinks so too and has been hard at work looking for a solution, which they are now rolling out in Meijer, a Midwestern supercenter chain in the US. The free application is called Find-It … [Read more...] about Point Inside Puts GPS Inside Your Big-Box and Mall
Netflix Plus Set-top Box Equals Sony’s Netbox
There are probably as many set-top boxes in the markets as there are TV brands, but you have to admit, they get better with each release. Sony's new Netbox enables streaming of internet services like YouTube, Netflix, and more to your LCD TV, making it a versatile addition to your home entertainment … [Read more...] about Netflix Plus Set-top Box Equals Sony’s Netbox
UK Town Builds Cute $290,000 Bridges For Rodents
A total of three wire bridges were erected along a new road in South Wales for the local rodent population. The decision was made by the leaders of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to protect the dormouse from vehicle traffic once a new bypass is completed. … [Read more...] about UK Town Builds Cute $290,000 Bridges For Rodents
90 Year Old Sci-Fi Author Ray Bradbury Spits Venom At E-readers
Ray Bradbury may have envisioned future worlds throughout his prolific writing career, from tattooed men to Martian women to the golden apples of the sun, but he’s not very comfortable with e-readers apparently. … [Read more...] about 90 Year Old Sci-Fi Author Ray Bradbury Spits Venom At E-readers
Mophie Now In The Card Swiping Business
Mophie, best known for their juice-carrying iPhone cases, is partnering with Intuit to bring card solution capabilities to anyone with an iPhone. Appropriately dubbed the Complete Card Solution for iPhone, the $179 unit includes a card-swiping phone case and Intuit's GoPayment app. All you need … [Read more...] about Mophie Now In The Card Swiping Business
Pinball Magic Brings Iconic Arcade Game To The iPhone Age
The funny thing with the pinball machine is it has enjoyed more longevity than most game consoles. In fact, the iconic arcade staple has been shrunken down to accommodate an iPhone as part of New Potato’s attempt at revitalizing the art form. Officially dubbed Pinball Magic, this cheeky bit of … [Read more...] about Pinball Magic Brings Iconic Arcade Game To The iPhone Age
Chinese Man Builds Earthquake-Proof Bed
Is it just us, or do some of the best designs that reach this site come from everyday people? There’s not much of a backgrounder available on Wang Wenxi, the elderly Chinese inventor who patented this earthquake-proof bed. While the accompanying photo indicates a rather solid-looking sleeping … [Read more...] about Chinese Man Builds Earthquake-Proof Bed
Swiftpoint’s New Mouse Leaves Your Touchpad Redundant
The people at New Zealand tech company Swiftpoint have been awfully busy as of late developing the bane of laptop/notebook touchpads everywhere: a minuscule new mouse you can grasp with three fingers or less. Oh, and it’s also called Swiftpoint. What the Swiftpoint has over your average touchpad, … [Read more...] about Swiftpoint’s New Mouse Leaves Your Touchpad Redundant
Samsung’s Zipel Can Do Everything But Play Music
Reviewing the specs of this attractive new kitchen appliance from Samsung makes you wonder what was going on in the minds of the engineers who built it. Take this: It’s a traditional oven/microwave/steamer that’s voice-activated and includes 160 cooking combinations. Even better, the online buzz … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Zipel Can Do Everything But Play Music
EasyBloom May Soon Be Used To Green The Solar System
Okay, maybe we stretched reality a bit too far with the title. But your mind tends to make these assumptions once it grasps the sheer awesomeness of PlantSense’s revolutionary new product, EasyBloom. … [Read more...] about EasyBloom May Soon Be Used To Green The Solar System
Innovations Inc.’s New Draganflyer Lets You Spy On Neighbors
Two years since the first Draganflyer debuted in the pages of this website, Innovation Inc. has unveiled the newest member of its UAV family. Dubbed the Draganflyer X8, this man-portable and lightweight flyer can perform a wide variety of tasks depending on its operator. Applications in Various … [Read more...] about Innovations Inc.’s New Draganflyer Lets You Spy On Neighbors
Playstation Table Showcases Young Designer’s Talent
While a quick glance at the accompanying pic may suggest a worrying case of fanboy obsession, the Australian teenager named Mark M. responsible for this neat piece of furniture does deserve admiration—ours and yours. He may not be the first to indulge his Playstation reverence by turning the … [Read more...] about Playstation Table Showcases Young Designer’s Talent
